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Biology

Physiology

Ivysaur's appearance is very similar to that of its pre-evolved form, Bulbasaur. It still retains the turquoise skin and spots, along with its red eyes. Ivysaur's top fangs are now larger and are visible outside of the mouth. Also, its ears are now darkened to black in the center. The most notable change is that the bulb is starting to bloom, with pink petals visible, and large leaves on the bottom.

Abilities

Ivysaur's ability is Overgrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.

The bud that it carried on its back as a Bulbasaur has grown into a full blossom when it had evolved and can grow larger in sunlight. As the blossom grows, Ivysaur loses the ability to stand on its hind legs. The blossom produces a pleasant smell when it is ready to bloom, and Ivysaur is ready to evolve into Venusaur.

Behavior

Habitat

Gender differences

Evolution

Game data

Pokédex entries

When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.

Yellow

The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.

Gold

Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.

Silver

If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.

Crystal

The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.

Ruby

There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.

Sapphire

There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.

Emerald

To support its bulb, Ivysaur's legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower.

FireRed

There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.

LeafGreen

When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.

Diamond

When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

Pearl

When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

Platinum

When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

HeartGold

Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.

SoulSilver

If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.

Black

When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

White

When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

Black 2

When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

White 2

When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.

Appearances

Anime appearances

Ivysaur first debuted in the episode Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden. During the episode, many Bulbasaur gathered to a secret location for an Evolution Ceremony, where they possibly evolved into Ivysaur.

An Ivysaur was in the episode The Ultimate Test, which was used by the entrance exam teacher.